The company's purpose is the import, export, national and international trade of food products, minerals, agricultural and forestry products, processed or unprocessed, as well as all other products. It also engages in activities in the fields of transportation and moving. The company may take over other companies, establish branches and subsidiaries, and merge or participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. In general, it may engage in any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, dispose of and lease real estate, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial operations, as well as act as guarantor or surety for companies or third parties.